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    ‘The cost is terrifying’: why some young people are putting off learning to drive

    May 22, 2021 7 minutes

    I have just turned 17 and I face a dilemma: should I learn to drive? Gaining a driving licence is seen by many as a passage to adulthood and maturity: it represents freedom and can be a vital asset when looking for work.

    But with school closures, lockdowns and the financial insecurities that my generation face, is it really worth spending money on lessons now?

    According to the personal finance site NimbleFins, if you do not block book lessons the average cost across Great Britain is £27 an hour. Block bookings bring it down to £23. The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) says the average learner takes 47 hours of driving lessons before passing their test. That adds up to between £1,081 and £1,269.

    The cost of lessons varies because driving instructors are free to charge whatever they wish. I live in Bradford, and according to NimbleFins, the average cost in the region is £26. The closest company to me charges £28 an hour, while another local firm charges £29 an hour or £28 an hour if you are a student, which I am. For 47 hours’ lessons I

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